“In one ear and out the other”. FAQs: working memory and language disorders
“In one ear and out the other.” “Doesn’t listen to a word I say. He just zones out.” When parents describe their children like this,…
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FAQ: 10 common speech error patterns seen in children of 3-5 years of age – and when you should be concerned
Speech is a wonderfully complex skill, and children need lots of practice to learn how to do it. As with any motor skill, children make…
“She doesn’t really have a language problem. She just wasn’t paying attention to your tests”. FAQ: ADHD and language disorders
When assessing a child with ADHD for a language impairment, what should we do to be confident about the results of our language tests? ADHD…
FAQ: Cluttering – is it even a thing?
Stuttering isn’t the only kind of fluency disorder. But even some speech pathologists haven’t heard of “cluttering”. As with many other speech disorders, such as childhood…
FAQ: Auditory Processing Disorder
At least once a month, I get asked about auditory processing disorder (APD), which is also known as central auditory processing disorder. APD is a…